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The correct spelling is reciprocated.
How to pronounce reciprocated
verb
Say it like: Res-ipr-oca-ted
The correct spelling is reciprocated. To exchange two things, with both parties giving one thing and taking another thing. For example: "I gave them apples from my tree; they reciprocated with a pie and some apple jelly."
Usage Examples
“I gave them apples from my tree; they reciprocated with a pie and some apple jelly.”
“A reciprocating engine.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To exchange two things, with both parties giving one thing and taking another thing.
- 2.To give something else in response (where the "thing" may also be abstract, a feeling or action) To make a reciprocal gift.
- 3.To move backwards and forwards, like a piston.
- 4.To counter, retort or retaliate.
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